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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,494.29, 1,344,728.91 and 511,421.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,494.29, 1,344,728.91 and 511,421.43 is: 767,125.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,494.29 : 1,344,728.91 = 511,421.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,494.29/1,344,728.91 = 511,421.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,494.29x = 1,344,728.91 × 511,421.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,494.29x = 687,723,182,114.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,723,182,114.54/896,494.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,125.00

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